Jamestown City Council will review a proposal for outfitting school buses with cameras to catch motorists who pass when the stop arm is out. Council previously authorized a Bus Stop Arm camera program, which allows the City to collect fees from … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit
Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Launch ‘Say Something’ Anonymous Reporting System
Jamestown Public Schools has launched a "Say Something" Anonymous Reporting System in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise and Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The system, made possible through a grant from BOCES, teaches students in grades … [Read more...]
NYS Education Effectively Bans Use of Native American Mascots for Public Schools
The New York State Education Department has effectively banned the use of most Native American mascots for public schools in the State. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said State Ed sent a communication to all districts … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Inclement Weather Procedures
Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to bad weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to JPS' Facebook Page and JPS' Twitter … [Read more...]
Potter’s Terrace Park Reopens in Downtown Jamestown
Officials cut the ribbon to reopen a renovated Potters Terrace Park in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, had been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure that used to … [Read more...]
Additional Monitoring of Jamestown High School Requested Following Break-In
Two youth have been arrested for breaking into Jamestown High School. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying that the two juveniles got into the high school outside of school hours and were reported … [Read more...]
A Dozen People Voiced Concerns About School Safety, Bullying to Jamestown School Board
Over 30 people attended the Jamestown School Board meeting with 13 speaking to the board with concerns about school safety and bullying. The concerns were raised following a parent speaking at the October 11 School Board meeting about a bullying … [Read more...]
Community Service Providers Helping Students with Mental Health Needs in Jamestown Public Schools
There is a high demand of students in mental health crisis in the Jamestown Public Schools District. JPS Director of Student Support Services Chad Bongiovanni, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said 1 in 6 children in the United States … [Read more...]
State Aid Being Withheld, COVID Money Influx Led to JPS Reserves Being Overfunded
State aid being held back on top of COVID-related financial concerns were the leading reason for Jamestown Public Schools' reserves being overfunded. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said in Fall of 2020, then Governor Andrew Cuomo said he … [Read more...]
